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WARNING! Master resetting your phone will result in the deletion of all personal data stored on the devices internal memory. This includes downloaded content, photos, ringtones, contacts, apps etc.
NOTE: Before master resetting the LG Magna, ensure your personal data has been backed up. To learn how you can back up data on the LG Magna, follow this link. For a full guide on how to restore data, visit this thread.
Master Reset via Settings:
- Tap Apps while viewing the home screen
- Go to Settings
- Under Personal tap Backup & reset
- Check the boxes associated with Back up my data and Automatic restore
- Tap Backup account and if necessary, follow the on-screen instructions to add a new Google account
- Tap Factory data reset
- Optionally, check the box next to Erase SD card. WARNING! Enabling this option will result in the deletion of all personal data store on the external memory.
- Tap Reset phone and press Erase everything to confirm
- Tap OK
Master Reset via Hardware Keys (Recovery):
NOTE: Use this method of reset in case your phone crashes, freezes or is otherwise preventing you from factory resetting it from the settings menu.
- Make sure your phone is turned off
- Press and hold the Power and Volume down
- When the LG logo appears, release and press the Power key again (Keep the Volume down button pressed)
- When the Factory data reset screen appears, release all hardware keys
- From the recovery menu, press Volume down to navigate to and highlight Yes
- Press the Power button to select the highlighted option
- From the Erase all user data and restore default settings screen, press Volume down and select Yes
- Press Power" to confirm and wait for your phone to reset and reboot
Update the OS:
NOTE: Its recommended to keep your phone up to date. You should also check for software updates after a new master reset. To do so:
- Make sure your phone is connected to a Wi-Fi network
- Tap Apps while viewing the home screen
- Tap Settings" and then swipe to and tap System
- Tap About phone > Update center
- Tap System updates > Check now
- Assuming a new update is available, follow the on-screen instructions to download and apply it on your phone
› See More: LG Magna: Master Reset via Settings or Recovery; Update the OS
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